Cauliflower vs. Nopales — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cauliflower and nopales different?
- Cauliflower is richer in vitamin C, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, vitamin K, and choline, while nopales are higher in calcium, manganese, vitamin A, and magnesium.
- Cauliflower covers your daily need for vitamin C, 43% more than nopales.
- Cauliflower contains 19 times more folate than nopales. Cauliflower contains 57µg of folate, while nopales contain 3µg.
Cauliflower, raw and Nopales, raw types were used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +175% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +246.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +645.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +194.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +418.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +316.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +46.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +299.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +162.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +192.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +506.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.92 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
4.97 g
Water:
92.07 g
Other:
0.76 g
Protein:
1.32 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
3.33 g
Water:
94.12 g
Other:
1.14 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +45.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +211.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +49.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Water
~94.12g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.13 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.031 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.016 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +88.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +61.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 48.2mg | 9.3mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 164mg | 14% |
| Folate | 57µg | 3µg | 14% |
| Manganese | 0.155mg | 0.457mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.667mg | 0.167mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.184mg | 0.07mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 52mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 15.5µg | 5.3µg | 9% |
| Choline | 44.3mg | 7.3mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 44mg | 16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 23µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.012mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.42mg | 0.59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.041mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.92g | 1.32g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 2.2g | 1% |
| Copper | 0.039mg | 0.052mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 299mg | 257mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 4.97g | 3.33g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.13g | 0.016g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.97g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.507mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Calories | 25kcal | 16kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.09g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 2.97g | 1.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.91g | 1.15g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.034g | 0.018g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0.05g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.076mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.071mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.106mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.217mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.065mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.013g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nopales is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nopales contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Nopales is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nopales is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Nopales is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cauliflower is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.